Top gun by Tony Scott(
visu
)
129
editions published
between
1986
and
2016
in
8
languages
and held by
3,459
libraries
worldwide
At the elite Navy Fighter Weapons School, cocky, young pilots compete against one another in the air as well as on the ground

Witness by Peter Weir(
visu
)
86
editions published
between
1984
and
2015
in
7
languages
and held by
2,433
libraries
worldwide
When a young Amish woman and her son get caught up in the murder of an undercover narcotics agent, their savior turns out to be the hardened Philadelphia detective John Book, who runs head-on into the non-violent world of a Pennsylvania Amish community

The accused by Jonathan Kaplan(
visu
)
41
editions published
between
1988
and
2013
in
4
languages
and held by
1,404
libraries
worldwide
A fiercely independent woman is gang raped, then battles the legal system twice, going after both her attackers and the onlookers whose cheering fueled and encouraged the assault

At first sight by David Allain(
visu
)
18
editions published
between
1988
and
2015
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
745
libraries
worldwide
A man who has been blind since shortly after birth undergoes a surgical procedure that allows him to see again, which both enriches and complicates his life

Out of Ireland(
visu
)
15
editions published
between
1994
and
2009
in
English
and held by
733
libraries
worldwide
Examines the history of the seven million Irish who emigrated to America in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries including the causes of the exodus and the immigrant experience in the United States. Uses photographs, archival footage, manuscript material and interviews with Irish immigrants to describe their experiences and the profound influence they have had on American culture

Babe by Magda Szubanski(
visu
)
10
editions published
between
1992
and
2013
in
English
and held by
545
libraries
worldwide
A version of the life of Babe Ruth, from his youth in Baltimore to his retirement from the game of baseball, based on events that occurred between 1902 and 1935

The innkeepers by Roger Gerdin(
visu
)
6
editions published
in
2012
in
English
and held by
509
libraries
worldwide
After over one hundred years of service, the Yankee Pedlar Inn is shutting its doors for good. The last remaining employees, Claire and Luke, are determined to uncover proof of what many believe to be one of New England's most haunted hotels. As the Inn's final days draw near, odd guests check in as the pair of minimum wage "ghost hunters" begin to experience strange and alarming events that may ultimately cause them to be mere footnotes in the hotel's long unexplained history

Hans Christian Andersen's Thumbelina by H. C Andersen(
visu
)
15
editions published
between
1989
and
2007
in
English
and held by
457
libraries
worldwide
A long time ago in Denmark a childless couple, through a witch's spell, became blessed with a radiantly beautiful girl. She was no bigger than a thumb, so she was called Thumbelina. Snatched from her family by an ugly toad who wanted to marry her, Thumbelina escapes, befriending various creatures of the forest. Ultimately, she meets the king of the flower angels, with whom she finds happiness forever

Stake land by Jim Mickle(
visu
)
11
editions published
between
2010
and
2011
in
English and French
and held by
398
libraries
worldwide
America has fallen. A vampiric scourge sweeps the nation, turning brother on brother and parent on child as the blood-hungry beasts take deeper and deeper hold upon the land. It's hard for the survivors to know whether to be more afraid of the creatures themselves or the violent religious groups that have sprung up in response, but there is clearly only one choice: fight or die

Thumbelina by H. C Andersen(
Sound Recording
)
14
editions published
between
1989
and
1999
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
343
libraries
worldwide
A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb is stolen by a great ugly toad and subsequently has many adventures and makes many animal friends, before finding the perfect mate in a warm and beautiful southern land

Journey to planet Earth(
visu
)
6
editions published
in
1999
in
English
and held by
340
libraries
worldwide
The programs in the Journey to Planet Earth series explore the fragile relationship between people and the world they inhabit. A common thread runs throughout all the programs: the necessity to achieve a balance between the needs of people and the needs of the environment. Topics covered in the series include the loss of farmland to urban development, the pollution of the Earth's rivers, and inadequate housing and water resources for those living in the world's mega-cities.--From publisher description

We are what we are by William Sage(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
2013
and
2014
in
English
and held by
335
libraries
worldwide
"The Parkers, a seemingly wholesome and benevolent family, keep to themselves, and for good reason. As they struggle to keep their ancestral customs intact, local authorities begin to uncover clues that bring them closer to the secret that they have held closely for so many years"--Container

Journey to Planet Earth(
visu
)
14
editions published
between
1997
and
2009
in
English
and held by
333
libraries
worldwide
Four mega-cities are investigated to see how they are meeting a major challenge of the 21st century: how to shelter and sustain the world's exploding urban population without destroying the delicate balance of our environment. Visit Mexico City, Istanbul, Shanghai, and New York City

Noah and the ark by Hugh Ross(
visu
)
11
editions published
between
1992
and
2007
in
English
and held by
306
libraries
worldwide
The epic story of how Noah built an ark to save his family and two of every kind of animal from a flood that destroys the world

Journey to Planet Earth(
visu
)
11
editions published
between
1997
and
2009
in
English
and held by
299
libraries
worldwide
A fundemental dilemma faces farmers throughout the world: how do they feed Earth's growing population without endangering the environment. Explores the farming systems of Zimbabwe, France, China, and the United States

Treasury of fairy tales(
Sound Recording
)
1
edition published
in
2006
in
English
and held by
267
libraries
worldwide
Two tales by Hans Christian Andersen, a classic from the Brothers Grimm, and a folktale from the swamps of Louisiana are read by four notable American actresses, accompanied by original music. These stories, about a baby girl the size of her mothers thumb, two baskets of talking eggs, a simple fisherman and his greedy wife, and an ancient Chinese emperor can help introduce children to the pleasures of reading aloud

Journey to planet Earth(
visu
)
10
editions published
between
1997
and
2003
in
English
and held by
250
libraries
worldwide
An exploration of four major river systems of the world to investigate the environmental problems facing those whose lives depend upon the health of the river. Includes journeys to the Mississippi, Amazon, Jordan and Mekong Rivers

Rabbit Ears storybook classics by H. C Andersen(
Sound Recording
)
10
editions published
between
1989
and
2007
in
English
and held by
248
libraries
worldwide
The emperor and the nightingale: In ancinet China, the Emperor and his court are enchanted by the singing of a beautiful nightingale

1 a minute : what will you do?(
visu
)
3
editions published
in
2011
in
English
and held by
238
libraries
worldwide
Celebrity women worldwide provide an unprecedented push to help raise funds to find a cure for breast cancer, promote awareness and prevention, and support survivors of women's cancers. Viewers will follow a woman's journey through cancer with a focus on breast cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. At each stage of her journey, the stars, who are survivors or affected closely by cancer, jump in and recount their experiences

Made in heaven by Jeff Koons(
visu
)
9
editions published
between
1987
and
2009
in
English and French
and held by
180
libraries
worldwide
A romantic comedy which begins with the untimely death of its hero and his arrival in heaven. He meets amd falls in love with Annie who is a new soul due on earth. He must risk everything and return to earth to find her